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Answering the question: Why are Canadian dealer lots nearly empty? The ongoing inventory crisis has meant sparse lots, leading many dealers to question if they’re being shorted vehicles by their automakers… Read more from Automotive News…

Survey and Public Roundtables The BC Government is launching a new skilled trades certification system that will help deliver steady employment for people and address the demand for skilled workers in B.C.  The introduction of Skilled Trades Certification (STC) is for 10 initial trades (automotive related: heavy-duty equipment technician, automotive service technician and autobody and […]

Online scamsEvery year, car dealership owners lose millions of dollars to fraud. With identity theft, chargeback fraud, online and in-store scams, there are several ways fraudsters can target your business. In this edition of Moneris’ Blue Book of Business Scams, we’ll cover online scams and share easy steps you can take to prevent fraud.If you’re […]

COVID-19 was a learning experience for virtually every industry. New Car Dealers were no exception, having implemented new technologies, processes and procedures throughout the customer journey which are likely to remain well after the pandemic ends. The digitalization of new car sales is one such development, with online-only sales continuing to grow after increasing from […]

With provincial travel restrictions now lifted, people once again have the opportunity to explore British Columbia in all its glory. However, as many of us may be preparing for extended road trips, we need to ensure that all of the pent-up anxiety associated with the pandemic doesn’t get the best of us. It goes without […]

The Government of British Columbia is releasing its hydrogen strategy – a blueprint for how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen will support its climate goals and create new jobs in B.C.’s growing clean-tech sector. “With our clean electricity, abundant natural resources and innovative companies, B.C. can be a world leader in the growing hydrogen economy – […]

NCDA 2021 AGM Results – New Board Chair and Two New Directors Welcome to Mr. James Carter, (Carter GM Northshore), NCDA Chair About James: James Carter is currently Dealer Principal at Northshore Carter GM in North Vancouver, BC. James has been extremely active in the industry for over 30 years. This has included serving on […]

The NCDA is sad to learn of the passing of Mr. Graeme Roberts at his home in Victoria on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Graeme was a larger-than-life character, with a lifetime spent in our sector, from apprentice mechanic to working for several OEMs, to running dealerships in Nanaimo and becoming Mayor, to the Chair of […]

As BC makes its way through the COVID-19 Restart Plan, it is anticipated that travel restrictions will soon ease, and people will once again have the opportunity to travel throughout the province. However, as many of us may be preparing for extended road trips, we need to ensure that all of the pent-up anxiety associated […]

BC is a leader in electric vehicle adoption but as I have suggested previously, one significant challenge is the fact that there are no electric pickup trucks yet offered in the marketplace. After all, many people require a pickup for work or recreation purposes, and in many rural communities where we are resource-dependent, a pickup […]